山东省泰安市宁阳县第一中学2020届高三英语上学期阶段性测试试题（二）.docx

山东省泰安市宁阳县第一中学2020届高三英语上学期阶段性测试试题（二）注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the woman probably do today?A. Go camping. B. Take an exam. C. Review lessons. 2. What is the most expensive item?A. The bed. B. The fridge. C. The washing machine. 3. Where are the speakers?A. At home. B. In the office. C. In the supermarket. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans childhood. B. The mans change. C. The mans favorite movies. 5. What do we know about Mrs. William?A. She is in her thirties. B. She looks younger than she is. C. She had her daughter at the age of 25. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What happened to the speakers?A. They lost their way. B. They had difficulty getting a map. C. They were given the wrong directions. 7. What will the woman do?A. Blame the man. B. Call her sister. C. Drive the car. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What does the man do?A. A sportsman. B. A sports writer. C. A tour guide. 9. What does the woman think of the mans job?A. Great. B. Tiring. C. Boring. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What is the weather like now?A. Warm and sunny. B. Cold and cloudy. C. Chilly and snowy. 11. How will the man go to work?A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. 12. What is the woman trying to persuade the man to do?A. Wear warm clothes. B. Listen to the forecast. C. Go out for lunch. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Whats the mans plan for this summer?A. Staying with his family. B. Doing a market survey. C. Working at musical festivals. 14. Where will the woman probably work this summer?A. In a hotel. B. On a farm. C. In a restaurant. 15. How long will the woman work every day?A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 6 hours. 16. Where did the woman get the job information?A. From a magazine. B. From her friend. C. From her parents. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. In which country is the speaker now?A. England. B. Australia. C. America. 18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?A. In 2007. B. In 2012. C. In 2014. 19. What award has the speaker won?A. The Man Booker Prize. B. The Tinniswood Award. C. The Commonwealth Book Prize. 20. What will the speaker do next?A. Introduce her works. B. Visit the library. C. Answer questions.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AA popular TV host has reportedly invested about US$ 740,000 in a project to research, preserve and promote the Hunan provincial dialect (方言). Chinese TV presenters are required to speak Mandarin, or Putonghua, as part of their work, but should dialects be allowed on air?Bcnu (China): TV and radio stations have the right to decide whether dialects or Mandarin will be used in their programs. The popularity of some dialects in some areas will not challenge the leading role of Mandarin in the whole country.Rick N (US): TV and radio broadcasters should take the lead in popularizing Mandarin. To require hosts to speak standard Mandarin is not to oppress (压制) dialects, but it only aims to restrict irresponsible use of language. I think it is unprofessional for some hosts particularly to imitate the pronunciation of dialects.Cooper (UK): Dialects are an important part of local culture and now many kids even dont know how to speak their dialects because of the main use of Mandarin around them. It would be a pity if future generations were unable to understand the local dialects. It would be a terrible break in cultural traditions.Steve (France): To attract viewers or make more money, some hosts casually use dialects. Demanding TV and radio programs use Mandarin is a move to limit strange and irresponsible use of language, whether it is Mandarin or other dialects. In this way, the decision is also a form of protection for dialects. Hearing standard Mandarin on TV and radio programs is also a basic right of audiences around the country.21.Why does the author mention a popular TV host?A. To make clear the authors viewpoint.B. To introduce the topic to be discussed.C. To set an example for people to follow.D. To show dialects are likely to disappear.22. What affects dialects negatively according to Steve?A. Mass medias using dialects casually. B. Improper pronunciation of dialects.C. Restrictions on speaking dialects publicly. D. Childrens losing interest in dialects.23. Who favors dialects on air?A. Bcnu and Steve. B. Bcnu and Cooper.C. Rick N and Steve. D. Rick N and Cooper.B The worlds insects are hurtling down the path to extinction, threatening a “catastrophic collapse of natures ecosystems”, according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered, the analysis found. The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals, birds and reptiles.“It should be of huge concern to all of us, for insects are at the heart of every food web. They pollinate the large majority of plant species, keep the soil healthy, recycle nutrients, control pests, and much more. Love them or loathe them, we humans cannot survive without insects, ” said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.The analysis, published in the journal Biological Conservation, says intensive agriculture is the main drive of the decline, particularly the heavy use of pesticides. Urbanization and climate change are also significant factors.One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on the many birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that eat insects. A small number of adaptable species are increasing in number, but not nearly enough to outweigh the big losses.Matt Shardlow, at the conservation charity Buglife, said, “It is gravely sobering to see this collation of evidence that demonstrates the pitiful state of the worlds insect populations. It is increasingly obvious that the planets ecology is breaking and there is a need for an intense and global effort to stop and reverse these dreadful trends.”24.What does “are hurtling down ” underlined mean?A. To climb very slow in a straight direction.B. To move very fast in a particular direction.C. To become lower in value or level quickly.D. To speed up suddenly in a particular direction.25.According to the passage, _ doesnt cause the decline of the insects.A. intensive agricultureB. urbanizationC. climate changeD. pests control26.In Paragraph 4, the author wants to stress the decline of insects_.A. by giving the examplesB. by making the comparisonC. by giving the definitionD. by making the explanation27.What is the main idea of the text?A. Sharply decreasing insects numbers threaten the damage of nature.B. The impacts will be brought by the insect loss.C. The effective measures are taken to stop the scary trends.D. The leading factors that cause insects decline.CCalifornia has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor（因素）.The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources（资源）.But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt（融雪）.Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.28. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forests.B. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.29. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.30. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Californias Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Top 3 Self-Discipline TechniquesSelf-discipline is the key to leading a healthier, happier and more successful life, 31 . We have shared some self-discipline techniques below. Follow these self-discipline techniques to start living a better life.1）Start smallThe journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step as the proverb goes. 32 .Instead, stamina (耐力) is built up by doing a little more than the previous days target.The same goes for discipline. Start by trying to carry out self-discipline techniques little by little every day for big results. Increase your goals over time.2） 33 Staying self-disciplined requires motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated if you feel like you havent made any progress so far. Tracking progress makes you aware of how much youve done and encourages you to keep going.3）Exercise your willpower 34 . Some days, sticking to the task is going to be difficult but by reminding yourself of the end in mind and how much the goal means to you, you will be able to ignore temporary temptations for long term gain.The above-mentioned self-discipline techniques have been proven to be extremely effective. 35 .and it is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life.A. Build a support systemB. Measure your goalsC. Willpower and self-discipline go hand in handD. Self-discipline is a feature found in many successful peopleE. Self-discipline is linked to effective time managementF. However, it is easier said than doneG. You dont train for a marathon by running 10 kilometers on the first day第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I 36 him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking 37 . He didnt even flap his wings in an/a 38 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an 39 amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started 40 flapping his wings for the first time ever then he lifted off the 41 like a space shuttle! I was amazed and 42 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 43 !Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to 44 him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his 45 and put it away still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. 46 , he flew onto my shoulder.From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him 47 early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months 48 suddenly Chico became 49 . The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the 50 . Within a few days he died.I was very sad. The 51 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what 52 is there in being a bird if you cant fly?Chico made his first 53 for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a 54 when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you dont set yourself free, what will be the 55 of your life.36.A.broughtB.seatedC.caughtD.chased37.A.comfortableB.painfulC.patientD.anxious38.A.attemptB.stageC.journeyD.path39.A.seriousB.first C.incredible D.accessible40.A.slowly B.gently C.madly D.gracefully41.A.ground B.branch C.window D.house42.A.moved B.shocked C.delighted D.excited43.A.patience B.exchange C.rescue D.escape44.A.trick B.fasten C.seize D.expect45.A.cage B.chain C.food D.feather46.A.At last B.As usual C.Once in a whileD.In the meantime47.A.out B.off C.away D.alone48.A.until B.while C.since D.although49.A.active B.weak C.annoying D.miserable50.A.forest B.community C.countryside D.neighborhood51.A.fact B.thought C.concern D.detail52.A.problem B.meaning C.interest D.mistake53.A.relief B.willingness C.communicationD.breakthrough54.A.breath B.look C.holiday D.chance55.A.success B.purpose C.contribution D.importance第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There are many great destinations in the UK, one of 56 is the South-West of England. The most popular regions surrounding the South-West 57 (be) the counties of Devon and Cornwall. They are by the coast and known for having some of 58 sunniest weather in the UK.In the heart of the South-West, Dartmoor National Park 59 (vote) the UKs favourite in 2016. There are plenty of breathtaking walks to choose from which will lead you 60 (discover) Dartmoofs ancient and rugged (崎岖的) charm!In the South-West you will find plenty of attractive and often deserted 61 (beach). Some examples include Whitesand Bay in Cornwall and Woolacombe beach in Devon. If you dont mind the 62 ( slight) cooler temperatures than other beach destinations in Europe, you are in for a real treat!Apart from 63 ( surround) by beautiful nature, the South-West is full of urban gems (精华). The city of Exeter in Devon has great centers, as well as lots of cafes 64 pubs. Cornwall has its own treasures toopretty villages and towns such as St Ives and Mousehole line the coastline, and make for the perfect locations to spend those 65 (relax) summer afternoons!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假设你是高三学生李华，你校为帮助高三学生缓解紧张学习所带来的心理压力，将于下星期举办以如何缓解心理压力为主题的“心理健康周活动”，请给同年级的美国学生John写信介绍此活动，要点如下：1.描述活动的主题与形式；2.阐述你对此活动的看法；注意：1.词数80左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；2.心理健康周Psychological Health WeekDear John,How are you doing? _Looking forward to your reply.Yours truly,Your truly,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）Her name was Mrs. Thompson. And as she stood in front of the 5th grade class on the very first day she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible because there in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didnt play well with the other children, that his clothes